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Bangladesh’s ruling and opposition parties hold rallies over who should oversee the next election

Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s governing and opposition parties have held separate rallies over who should oversee the next general election, expected to be held early next year

The Independent UK

Relations with India will be hit if Awami League is not in power: Bangladesh Information Minister

Pointing to the close relations developed with India by the Awami League government, Bangladesh Information Minister Hasan Mahmud pointed out that the country’s ties with its larger neighbour have always been affected whenever the opposition BNP comes to power

The Hindu

Bangladesh summons Western envoys after poll violence remarks

Foreign affairs official says Western envoys showed an ‘undiplomatic attitude’ after they protested attack on candidate.

Al Jazeera

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One dead as Bangladesh opposition rallies to demand PM’s removal

Tens of thousands march in capital Dhaka and other cities asking Sheikh Hasina to quit before polls expected in January.

Al Jazeera

Tamim reverses retirement decision after meeting Bangladesh PM

Just 24 hours after announcing his international retirement, Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal reversed his decision on Friday after a meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Hindu

Nagaland CM gets mango gift from Bangladesh PM

On June 13, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio tweeted his delight after receiving a basketful of “finest quality mangoes” from Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Hindu

Mango diplomacy: Sheikh Hasina sends gifts to PM Modi, President Murmu

As part of its ‘mango diplomacy’, the gift comes amidst a crucial election in Bangladesh later this year

The Hindu

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Bangladesh suffers long power cuts amid worst heatwave in decades

Frequent power cuts due to fuel shortages worsen misery as searing heat forces schools to close and disrupts lives.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh government seeking clarification from MEA on ‘Akhand Bharat’ map in new Parliament building

The Government of Bangladesh has instructed its mission here to contact the Ministry of External Affairs about the “Akhand Bharat” map placed in the new parliament building.

The Hindu

Bangladesh promises free, fair polls after US warns of visa curbs

Dhaka assures free polls, due by January 2024, after US says it would restrict visas to Bangladeshis who undermine vote.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh PM says 'very much sure' country able to repay IMF loan

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina said on Wednesday she is confident that the country will be able to meet its commitments to the International Monetary Fund.

Reuters

Indo-Pacific is a reality: S. Jaishankar in Dhaka

The vision of the Indo Pacific Is reality in the 21st century External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said on Friday in Dhaka.

The Hindu

When nations violate agreements, damage to trust and confidence is immense, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses the sixth Indian Ocean Conference in Dhaka on May 12

The Hindu

Bangladesh journalist arrested after report on high food prices

Shamsuzzaman Shams, a correspondent for Prothom Alo, detained under the controversial Digital Security Act.

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Bangladesh investigative journalist’s brother ‘beaten with rods’

Zulkarnain Saer Khan was part of Al Jazeera’s investigation that unearthed corruption at the highest level of power.

The Guardian - UK

‘They beat me with sticks’: Bangladesh opposition reels under crackdown as thousands arrested

Police accused of shooting at activists and leaders of growing street protests against Sheikh Hasina’s draconian government

The Independent UK

Bangladesh opens first metro service to ease Dhaka traffic

Bangladesh’s prime minister has inaugurated the country’s first metro rail service aimed at easing notorious traffic jams in capital Dhaka

Foreign Policy

Bangladeshis Have Had Enough

The country is meant to go to the polls next year. It might erupt first.

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Al Jazeera

Bangladesh arrests head of largest Muslim party amid crackdown

The Jamaat-e-Islami party is supporting the opposition’s protests demanding PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition stages protests as it challenges PM Hasina

Opposition party mobilises tens of thousands of supporters in Dhaka to protest price rise and demand PM’s resignation.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand PM quit

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters have rallied in Bangladesh’s capital to demand the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign and install a caretaker before next general elections expected to be held in early 2024

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition leaders held before anti-government rally

Nearly 500 opposition supporters also arrested for instigating violence before a planned rally against the price rise.

The Guardian - UK

Two Bangladeshi opposition leaders arrested in government crackdown

Seven killed and thousands arrested as Hasina regime continues repressive campaign against opponents

The Hindu

The road ahead for Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh’s economic project is on track, but the political process needs attention

The Independent UK

Live updates: U.N. General Assembly

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she wants an immediate end to the war in Ukraine, as well as the related sanctions, for the sake of lives and livelihoods of the people across the world

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